Senior Coordinator -ABE

Position SummaryThe Senior Coordinator is an in-scope middle management position reporting to the Manager - ABE or designate. The incumbent is primarily responsible for initiating, implementing, supervising, and monitoring programs consistent with the College program plan. The Senior Coordinator also plays a significant role in identifying community or industry needs, developing partnerships, developing and recommending policy or procedure modifications, and evaluating and adapting programs. This position is eligible for participation in the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Retirement Plan.Duties and Responsibilitiestake an entrepreneurial, community-responsive approach to identify and offer programs in the various communities on an identified needs basisinitiate and implement programs consistent with the College program plan and in response to community, business, and industry needsconduct needs assessments, recommend suitable programs and prepare program proposalsdetermine resource requirements for the program, prepare budgets and contracts, collaborate with the marketing team to advertise programs, recruit and select students, recruit instructors, secure facilities, and provide appropriate and timely documentation to the Administration departmentmonitor program delivery: orient, supervise, and evaluate instructors, and administrative program staff; resolve conflicts; verify and authorize staff time sheets and travel claims; and provide suggestions on staff professional developmentmonitor budget expenditures, amend budgets if required, and replenish suppliesinform staff on College policy and procedures and adhere to the Collective Agreementensure adherence to program curriculummonitor student attendance and assist instructors in resolving conflicts and implementing the learner disciplinary processconduct follow-up and evaluate program effectiveness in meeting community/industry needsprovide timely reports to the Executive Regional Director, funding agencies, and other partnersprovide timely follow-up documents to Administrationprovide programming information to students, training partners, and the general public through phone conversations, e-mail, in-person meetings, and class visitsassist in developing or modifying College policy and proceduresassist in marketing educational programming and promoting the College imagedevelop program curriculum, course content as assignedparticipate (may also organize) in meetings with funding agencies, community contacts, educational, community, and industry partners, and College students and staffrepresent the College or their region on committeesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilitiesproven organizational skills that allow handling multiple projects at the same time while ensuring that the details in each project are dealt with in a timely fashionproven ability to practice effective time management and prioritize workknowledge of modern managerial practices, office procedures, and business communicationsupervisory skills in managing personnel, evaluating performance, problem-solving, and conflict resolutionproven ability to work independently and make sound decisions while maintaining good judgement in keeping the Executive Regional Director, coworkers, partners, and students apprised of important developmentsintermediate computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet software as well as corporate systems softwareknowledge of adult learning theories and teaching strategiesunderstanding of northern Saskatchewan and ability to work in a multi-cultural environmentEducation and ExperienceIn addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed previously, the Senior Coordinator has:a bachelor of Education degree with a Saskatchewan Professional A Teaching Certificatea minimum of two (2) years of relevant experienceAdditional Requirementsmust be prepared to work according to the demands of the position including evenings and weekends when necessary (i.e. field hours)must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel including overnight stays, air travel, and travel on gravel roads in all weather conditionsA satisfactory criminal records check is a requirement for employment at Northlands College